Darby Woods Elementary School vs Norton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 539 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darby Woods Elementary School
Galloway · Public elementary · Grades K–4
554 students
Norton Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 7–8
583 students
| Measure | Darby Woods Elementary School Galloway, Ohio | Norton Middle School Columbus, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1140 of 1,713 | #571 of 646 |
| National rank | #22002 of 50,301 | #8794 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 554 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.2% | 80.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 45% |
| city | Galloway | Columbus |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darby Woods Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 44.7).
- •Darby Woods Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 45%).
- •Darby Woods Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 48%).
- •Darby Woods Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.2% vs 80.6%).
- •Norton Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 19.1).
- •Norton Middle School is the larger school with 583 students compared with 554.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Darby Woods Elementary School better than Norton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Darby Woods Elementary School ranks higher (54.5 vs 44.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Darby Woods Elementary School and Norton Middle School?
About 539 m in a straight line, between Galloway and Columbus in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darby Woods Elementary School: 554. Norton Middle School: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darby Woods Elementary School and Norton Middle School rank in Ohio?
Darby Woods Elementary School is 1140th of 1,713 and Norton Middle School is 571st of 646 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).